
Riley, Margaret T. (Gillis), age 87, a long-time resident of Wilmington, died peacefully at home on February 25, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Stanley G. Riley, devoted mother of Sheila Swanson and her husband Bob of Saratoga, CA, Stanley G. Riley, Jr. and his wife Debra of Ayer, Judy M. Grundy and her husband Robert of Lawrence, Michael P. Riley and his wife Renate of Pensacola, FL, Kathy A. Riley of Wilmington, Margaret “Peggy” O’Rourke and her husband Walter of North Reading, William D. Riley and his wife Irene of Wilmington, loving “Nana” of Shawn, Danny, Jeremy, Erin, Shannon, Kerri, Jennifer, Brian, “Great-Nana” of Jeffrey, Andrew, Ashley, Kirstyn, Courtney, Nyomi, Nicholas, Riley, and “Great-Great- Nana” of Gracie. Cherished daughter of the late Daniel and Mary (McGaffigan) Gillis, dear sister of the late Marie Leary, Daniel, George, and John Gillis. Margaret is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family and friends will gather for a Funeral Service at the Nichols Funeral Home, Inc., 187 Middlesex Ave. (Rt. 62), Wilmington, on Monday, February 27th at 1:00 p.m. Interment in Wildwood Cemetery. Visiting Hours will be held on Sunday, February 26th from 3-7 p.m. Memorial donations in Margaret’s name may be made to VNA of Middlesex-East & Visiting Nurse Hospice, 607 North Ave., Suite 17, Wakefield, MA 01880.
We are sorry for your loss.Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. She is at peace and with her family beyond. Love
I Am Sorry For Your Loss! Keeping You All In My Thoughts And Prayers!!!!
Love, Maria Guerriero (Voner)
We are very sad to hear of the passing of our Aunt Margaret. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Dear Margaret,
Thank you for taking my mother (Sheila) into your home when she was 13. You provided a warm environment to grow up in surrounded by loving cousins, and uncles. Our family has always been so thankful for your generosity and unconditional love! What a beautiful life you have lived. God Bless you!
We are sorry to hear of the passing of Margaret, Our Sympathy goes out to All of the Family,
So sorry for your loss of a wonerdful person & friend ,She was a happy mother & always welcomed you in her home .
Love to all the Riley family
Gloria Velozo
My Thoughts, and prayers go out to the entire family.
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So sorry to learn of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers to
out to the entire family.
To all the Family…Sorry to hear of your loss. Margaret will be missed but never forgotten….R.I.P. Margaret.
Love Doreen
Judy & Family. Just heard about your Mother. My thought and prayers are with you and yours. God Bless
Doris